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C3 SSL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

285,901 mi
Last recorded285,901 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 285,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 285,898 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Outline marker lamp missing both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 284,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 284,300 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 281,414 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 281,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 259,253 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 259,253 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 233,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 196,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 162,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2018 81,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,084 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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C3 SSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 SSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C3 SSL registered?

C3 SSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is C3 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SSL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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